Zombie-Powered Vertical Farm: Post-Apocalyptic Safe House
Strangely sustainable, this towering haven is designed to turn the energy of the undead toward a positive purpose, using zombies to turn a turbine in order to provide both power and water ...
Author: Kurt Kohlstedt
WebUrbanist was founded in 2007 by Kurt Kohlstedt, who currently writes and edits articles and episodes at 99% Invisible and can be found on Twitter @KurtKohlstedtGhosts of the Berlin Wall: 8,000 Glowing Orbs Span 10 Miles
For the 25th anniversary of its fall, this Berlin Wall installation project will illuminate the historical divide between East and West, temporarily recreating the infamous border with balloons ...
Variations on Normal: Book of Absurdly Brilliant Inventions
The work of Dominic Wilcox is a wonderful blend of out-of-the-box design inspiration that, finally, you can get shipped to your door (in a box, no less!). Often intentionally ...
Transparent Home: Glass Dwelling Puts Urban Life on Display
A beautiful and boldly open design, this see-through structure uses glass to reveal (and staggered layers to conceal) different parts of the everyday lives of its occupants. Designed ...
Micro Metros: Abstract City Models Carved from Wooden Scraps
With the eye of an architect and hand of street artist, James McNabb blends urban inspiration with a fast-paced creation process to make these amazing sketch-like sculptures of all ...
Chinese President Calls for End to “Weird Architecture” Trend
After years of both importing famous designers and copying strange structures from abroad, Xi Jinping, the leader of China's Communist Party has declared an end to offbeat construction projects ...
Banksy Not Arrested: How 1 Man’s Viral Hoax Duped Millions
By now you may know that the world's most famous street artist has indeed not been detained by police and his identity remains secret, but how much do you know about the prankster who perpetrated ...
35 Years in 60 Seconds: Evolution of Modern Computer Desks
Almost everything we once kept at our desks is now packed into our personal computers, but rarely is this phenomena so brilliantly illustrated as in the beautiful video below. This ...
3D-Printed Columns Use Ancient Technique Against Earthquakes
Bringing together cutting-edge technologies and an ancient approach to resisting earthquake damage, the so-called Quake Column marries tradition and high-tech to create a bold new structural ...
Transformer Hotel: Tiny Room Showcases Convertible Furniture
Deploying three novel pieces of multipurpose furniture, this 240-square-foot space manages to pack in all kinds of secrets, surprises and amenities for guests to explore, discover and utilize in ...
